SYKESVILLE, MD -- Maryland Wrestling defeated American 38 to -1 in a strong victory for the Terps on Saturday.
Competing at South Carroll High School, the Terps dominated in front of a packed crowd lead by pin fall victories from
Chase Mielnik and
Jaxon Smith.
The Terrapins were also boosted by a major decision victory by
John Martin Best and a technical fall by
Braxton Brown.
Freshman
Tyler Garvin showed poise in his match, coming back from trailing 4-0 to win 9-6 in overtime.
This is the first time the Terps have shutout their opponent since defeating Duke 37-0 in 2022.
The Terrapins will be back in action against Morgan State on Friday, Nov. 22 in College Park.
Full Results
- 141: Dario Lemus dec. (13-7) Jack Maida (Maryland 3, American 0)
- 149: Kal Miller dec. (3-2) Gage Owen (Maryland 6, American 0)
- 157: Ethen Miller dec. (9-4) Jack Nies (Maryland 8, American -1)
- 165: John Martin Best major dec. (12-1) Kaden Milheim (Maryland 12, American -1)
- 174: Branson John dec. (13-6) Hunter Hohman (Maryland 15, American -1)
- 184: Jaxon Smith fall (0:58) Lucas White (Maryland 21, American -1)
- 197: Chase Mielnik fall (4:20) Carsten Rawls (Maryland 27, American -1)
- 285: Seth Nevills dec. (6-2) William Jarrell (Maryland 30, American -1)
- 125: Tyler Garvin dec. (9-6) Coen Bainey (Maryland 33, American -1)
- 133: Braxton Brown technical fall (15-0) Shamil Kalmatov (Maryland 38, American -1)*
*
Both teams lost one point for unsportsmanlike conduct after the 157 pound match to make the final score 38 to -1
